UVic Geography
@uvicgeography.bsky.social
Official account of @universityofvictoria Department of Geography. We do some really cool stuff.
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We have a new face in the Chair's office!
Field work is the best part of Chris's job and he bikes 🚵 into work listening to Choral
He's a foodie, from pizza parties to daydreaming of Korean Seoul food🍙🍡
Chris👉https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/geography/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/bone-chris.php
Field work is the best part of Chris's job and he bikes 🚵 into work listening to Choral
He's a foodie, from pizza parties to daydreaming of Korean Seoul food🍙🍡
Chris👉https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/geography/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/bone-chris.php
February 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
We have a new face in the Chair's office!
Field work is the best part of Chris's job and he bikes 🚵 into work listening to Choral
He's a foodie, from pizza parties to daydreaming of Korean Seoul food🍙🍡
Chris👉https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/geography/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/bone-chris.php
Field work is the best part of Chris's job and he bikes 🚵 into work listening to Choral
He's a foodie, from pizza parties to daydreaming of Korean Seoul food🍙🍡
Chris👉https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/geography/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/bone-chris.php
Dip your paddles🛶 in the Koeye River
while participating in a 7 days of land-based education,
weaving Indigenous knowledge and western scientific
resource management practices🌊🌿🦦
Apply by February 26!
Learn more 👉
www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
while participating in a 7 days of land-based education,
weaving Indigenous knowledge and western scientific
resource management practices🌊🌿🦦
Apply by February 26!
Learn more 👉
www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
February 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Dip your paddles🛶 in the Koeye River
while participating in a 7 days of land-based education,
weaving Indigenous knowledge and western scientific
resource management practices🌊🌿🦦
Apply by February 26!
Learn more 👉
www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
while participating in a 7 days of land-based education,
weaving Indigenous knowledge and western scientific
resource management practices🌊🌿🦦
Apply by February 26!
Learn more 👉
www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
The deadline has been extended!
✔ Build geological mapping skills
✔ See an active volcanic 🌋 environment
✔ Visit an archeological mammoth site
✔ Get up close to million year old sediments
✔ Camp⛺ at 5 state parks!
Apply now 👉https://www.uvic.ca/.../channeled-scablands-wa/index.php
✔ Build geological mapping skills
✔ See an active volcanic 🌋 environment
✔ Visit an archeological mammoth site
✔ Get up close to million year old sediments
✔ Camp⛺ at 5 state parks!
Apply now 👉https://www.uvic.ca/.../channeled-scablands-wa/index.php
February 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The deadline has been extended!
✔ Build geological mapping skills
✔ See an active volcanic 🌋 environment
✔ Visit an archeological mammoth site
✔ Get up close to million year old sediments
✔ Camp⛺ at 5 state parks!
Apply now 👉https://www.uvic.ca/.../channeled-scablands-wa/index.php
✔ Build geological mapping skills
✔ See an active volcanic 🌋 environment
✔ Visit an archeological mammoth site
✔ Get up close to million year old sediments
✔ Camp⛺ at 5 state parks!
Apply now 👉https://www.uvic.ca/.../channeled-scablands-wa/index.php
This article highlights how storytelling🌊 art, and lived experience deepen our understanding of climate change🌨️ and collective responsibility for the future🌿
Read the article 👉 journals.nipissingu.ca/inde.../cjar...
#GeographyDepartment #UVic #UniLife #GeoLife
Read the article 👉 journals.nipissingu.ca/inde.../cjar...
#GeographyDepartment #UVic #UniLife #GeoLife
February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This article highlights how storytelling🌊 art, and lived experience deepen our understanding of climate change🌨️ and collective responsibility for the future🌿
Read the article 👉 journals.nipissingu.ca/inde.../cjar...
#GeographyDepartment #UVic #UniLife #GeoLife
Read the article 👉 journals.nipissingu.ca/inde.../cjar...
#GeographyDepartment #UVic #UniLife #GeoLife
The David Lam Auditorium has seen its fair share of lectures✨ Colin Wood taught here back in the day for 32 years and now the torch is passed onto professors like Colin Goldblatt
Check out Professor Goldblatt's work👉https://colingoldblatt.net
#ArchiveAdventure #UVic
Check out Professor Goldblatt's work👉https://colingoldblatt.net
#ArchiveAdventure #UVic
January 28, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The David Lam Auditorium has seen its fair share of lectures✨ Colin Wood taught here back in the day for 32 years and now the torch is passed onto professors like Colin Goldblatt
Check out Professor Goldblatt's work👉https://colingoldblatt.net
#ArchiveAdventure #UVic
Check out Professor Goldblatt's work👉https://colingoldblatt.net
#ArchiveAdventure #UVic
This chapter in 'Intersectional Climate Justice in Eastern Africa' written by two of our Geography professors, explores how climate change disproportionately affects pastoral Maasai women and girls in Tanzania 🌍
Read now 👉the whole book is open source👏 www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph-de...
Read now 👉the whole book is open source👏 www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph-de...
January 23, 2026 at 6:51 PM
This chapter in 'Intersectional Climate Justice in Eastern Africa' written by two of our Geography professors, explores how climate change disproportionately affects pastoral Maasai women and girls in Tanzania 🌍
Read now 👉the whole book is open source👏 www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph-de...
Read now 👉the whole book is open source👏 www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph-de...
As a Geography alumni, Wolfgang’s commitment to his career growth is evident both on and off the ice as a collegiate hockey player 🏒 He shared with us that his three co-ops where a major accomplishment
You can chat with him via👉 wolfgangs@snuneymuxw.ca
#Beyondthedegree #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyUVic
You can chat with him via👉 wolfgangs@snuneymuxw.ca
#Beyondthedegree #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyUVic
January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM
As a Geography alumni, Wolfgang’s commitment to his career growth is evident both on and off the ice as a collegiate hockey player 🏒 He shared with us that his three co-ops where a major accomplishment
You can chat with him via👉 wolfgangs@snuneymuxw.ca
#Beyondthedegree #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyUVic
You can chat with him via👉 wolfgangs@snuneymuxw.ca
#Beyondthedegree #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyUVic
Not all mountain goats use alpine landscapes the same way 🐐⛰️ This study shows that while goats overall favor higher elevations, mothers with kids rely on rugged terrain for safety—an important insight for conservation and wildlife management🐏
January 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Not all mountain goats use alpine landscapes the same way 🐐⛰️ This study shows that while goats overall favor higher elevations, mothers with kids rely on rugged terrain for safety—an important insight for conservation and wildlife management🐏
How do you make climate change felt, not just understood? Glaciologist Dr. Andreas Linsbauer uses storytelling and virtual reality to turn melting glaciers🗻❄️ into powerful, emotional experiences that inspire real climate action
January 19, 2026 at 7:12 PM
How do you make climate change felt, not just understood? Glaciologist Dr. Andreas Linsbauer uses storytelling and virtual reality to turn melting glaciers🗻❄️ into powerful, emotional experiences that inspire real climate action
Please give a warm welcome to our resident bow-tie 🎀 connoisseur, professor Ian O'Connell!
Ian has a passion for music 🎶and you can always be sure he's in the building when cheerful whistling is heard in the hallways.
Learn more about Ian 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../teaching...
Ian has a passion for music 🎶and you can always be sure he's in the building when cheerful whistling is heard in the hallways.
Learn more about Ian 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../teaching...
January 15, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Please give a warm welcome to our resident bow-tie 🎀 connoisseur, professor Ian O'Connell!
Ian has a passion for music 🎶and you can always be sure he's in the building when cheerful whistling is heard in the hallways.
Learn more about Ian 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../teaching...
Ian has a passion for music 🎶and you can always be sure he's in the building when cheerful whistling is heard in the hallways.
Learn more about Ian 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../teaching...
Join us this Friday in the Geography boardroom and hear from Grant McKenzie, professor at McGill University 🏙🍃
Grant will be discussing the social and spatial processes that make cities both liveable and inclusive🚲🚌His work integrates spatial analysis and behavioral geodata
Grant will be discussing the social and spatial processes that make cities both liveable and inclusive🚲🚌His work integrates spatial analysis and behavioral geodata
January 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Join us this Friday in the Geography boardroom and hear from Grant McKenzie, professor at McGill University 🏙🍃
Grant will be discussing the social and spatial processes that make cities both liveable and inclusive🚲🚌His work integrates spatial analysis and behavioral geodata
Grant will be discussing the social and spatial processes that make cities both liveable and inclusive🚲🚌His work integrates spatial analysis and behavioral geodata
Taylor Kropp is living out most of our dreams as a Park Manager in the Western Arctic🌲🗻
Taylor shares how the decision to dive headfirst into her parks role after school was scary and she had to conquer her own fears of the unknown
You can reach out to Taylor via 👉 taylor.kropp@pc.gc.ca
Taylor shares how the decision to dive headfirst into her parks role after school was scary and she had to conquer her own fears of the unknown
You can reach out to Taylor via 👉 taylor.kropp@pc.gc.ca
January 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Taylor Kropp is living out most of our dreams as a Park Manager in the Western Arctic🌲🗻
Taylor shares how the decision to dive headfirst into her parks role after school was scary and she had to conquer her own fears of the unknown
You can reach out to Taylor via 👉 taylor.kropp@pc.gc.ca
Taylor shares how the decision to dive headfirst into her parks role after school was scary and she had to conquer her own fears of the unknown
You can reach out to Taylor via 👉 taylor.kropp@pc.gc.ca
This May, join Dr. Sophie Norris and travel back in time millions of years 🦣🐾
This field school follows the paths of ice-age floods❄️glaciers, and volcanic eruptions 🌋 in Washington State
Don't wait, apply before January 29th 👉 uvic.ca/socialscienc...
This field school follows the paths of ice-age floods❄️glaciers, and volcanic eruptions 🌋 in Washington State
Don't wait, apply before January 29th 👉 uvic.ca/socialscienc...
January 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
This May, join Dr. Sophie Norris and travel back in time millions of years 🦣🐾
This field school follows the paths of ice-age floods❄️glaciers, and volcanic eruptions 🌋 in Washington State
Don't wait, apply before January 29th 👉 uvic.ca/socialscienc...
This field school follows the paths of ice-age floods❄️glaciers, and volcanic eruptions 🌋 in Washington State
Don't wait, apply before January 29th 👉 uvic.ca/socialscienc...
A new study of the Masset–Sangan coastline in Haida Gwaii shows that the shoreline 🌊 💨is eroding not growing as it once did
These results highlight rising climate-related risks for local communities and the importance of planning for future change 🧭
Read more 👉 cdnsciencepub.com/eprint/EQYZX...
These results highlight rising climate-related risks for local communities and the importance of planning for future change 🧭
Read more 👉 cdnsciencepub.com/eprint/EQYZX...
January 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
A new study of the Masset–Sangan coastline in Haida Gwaii shows that the shoreline 🌊 💨is eroding not growing as it once did
These results highlight rising climate-related risks for local communities and the importance of planning for future change 🧭
Read more 👉 cdnsciencepub.com/eprint/EQYZX...
These results highlight rising climate-related risks for local communities and the importance of planning for future change 🧭
Read more 👉 cdnsciencepub.com/eprint/EQYZX...
Professor Mark Flaherty prefers to be behind the camera instead of in front which is cool with us when the images of his travels are so epic! ✨🌏
Mark's a believer in the grass being greener where you water it 🍃🌱
Learn more about Mark 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
Mark's a believer in the grass being greener where you water it 🍃🌱
Learn more about Mark 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
January 5, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Professor Mark Flaherty prefers to be behind the camera instead of in front which is cool with us when the images of his travels are so epic! ✨🌏
Mark's a believer in the grass being greener where you water it 🍃🌱
Learn more about Mark 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
Mark's a believer in the grass being greener where you water it 🍃🌱
Learn more about Mark 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
Your summer course schedule just got a whole lot better 🌲🌄
Check out Professor Dubrawski's field school and register before February 12th 📅
Apply now 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../field-st...
Check out Professor Dubrawski's field school and register before February 12th 📅
Apply now 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../field-st...
January 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Your summer course schedule just got a whole lot better 🌲🌄
Check out Professor Dubrawski's field school and register before February 12th 📅
Apply now 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../field-st...
Check out Professor Dubrawski's field school and register before February 12th 📅
Apply now 👉 www.uvic.ca/.../field-st...
We're back with another Beyond the Degree featuring Kaelan Snaggs
He currently works in Florida with the Miccosukee Tribe where no two days look the same. Kaelan's passion for his studies is evident in his desire to engage and educate
You can reach out to Kaelan👉 kaelan.snaggs@gmail.com
He currently works in Florida with the Miccosukee Tribe where no two days look the same. Kaelan's passion for his studies is evident in his desire to engage and educate
You can reach out to Kaelan👉 kaelan.snaggs@gmail.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
We're back with another Beyond the Degree featuring Kaelan Snaggs
He currently works in Florida with the Miccosukee Tribe where no two days look the same. Kaelan's passion for his studies is evident in his desire to engage and educate
You can reach out to Kaelan👉 kaelan.snaggs@gmail.com
He currently works in Florida with the Miccosukee Tribe where no two days look the same. Kaelan's passion for his studies is evident in his desire to engage and educate
You can reach out to Kaelan👉 kaelan.snaggs@gmail.com
We’ve made it to Archive Adventure #7!
You may spot some familiar faces from our current teaching staff, it’s the people who make this place shine ✨
And while not pictured, a huge shoutout to the office staff who keep the wheels of the department turning every single day 💙
#UVic#GeographyDepartment
You may spot some familiar faces from our current teaching staff, it’s the people who make this place shine ✨
And while not pictured, a huge shoutout to the office staff who keep the wheels of the department turning every single day 💙
#UVic#GeographyDepartment
January 5, 2026 at 10:51 PM
We’ve made it to Archive Adventure #7!
You may spot some familiar faces from our current teaching staff, it’s the people who make this place shine ✨
And while not pictured, a huge shoutout to the office staff who keep the wheels of the department turning every single day 💙
#UVic#GeographyDepartment
You may spot some familiar faces from our current teaching staff, it’s the people who make this place shine ✨
And while not pictured, a huge shoutout to the office staff who keep the wheels of the department turning every single day 💙
#UVic#GeographyDepartment
If you've never had the pleasure of meeting Professor Gutberlet allow us to introduce you! ✨
Jutta is the champion of waste minimization in the department ♻
While Jutta's work keeps her busy she unwinds with chocolate🍫
Check out Jutta's research👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
Jutta is the champion of waste minimization in the department ♻
While Jutta's work keeps her busy she unwinds with chocolate🍫
Check out Jutta's research👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
January 5, 2026 at 10:48 PM
If you've never had the pleasure of meeting Professor Gutberlet allow us to introduce you! ✨
Jutta is the champion of waste minimization in the department ♻
While Jutta's work keeps her busy she unwinds with chocolate🍫
Check out Jutta's research👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
Jutta is the champion of waste minimization in the department ♻
While Jutta's work keeps her busy she unwinds with chocolate🍫
Check out Jutta's research👉 www.uvic.ca/.../faculty-...
🦞 Nova Scotia’s lobster harvesters are feeling the pressure—from climate change, shifting whale regulations, and costly new technologies.
⚓Building a climate-resilient industry will require meaningful support and long-term planning.
Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
⚓Building a climate-resilient industry will require meaningful support and long-term planning.
Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🦞 Nova Scotia’s lobster harvesters are feeling the pressure—from climate change, shifting whale regulations, and costly new technologies.
⚓Building a climate-resilient industry will require meaningful support and long-term planning.
Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
⚓Building a climate-resilient industry will require meaningful support and long-term planning.
Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This week we’re highlighting Siila Watt-Cloutier — Inuk activist, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and lifelong advocate for the land, ice, and lifeways that have sustained Inuit peoples for generations❄️🌍
Siila's podcast🎤 climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
Siila's podcast🎤 climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This week we’re highlighting Siila Watt-Cloutier — Inuk activist, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and lifelong advocate for the land, ice, and lifeways that have sustained Inuit peoples for generations❄️🌍
Siila's podcast🎤 climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
Siila's podcast🎤 climatesolutions.ca/podcast-a-ra...
Alena will be presenting her research on the 100+ year persistence and resilience of floating kelp forest ecosystems 🌿🌿 on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
#ExploreLearnGrow #GeographyAtUVic #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyDepartment
#ExploreLearnGrow #GeographyAtUVic #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyDepartment
December 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Alena will be presenting her research on the 100+ year persistence and resilience of floating kelp forest ecosystems 🌿🌿 on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
#ExploreLearnGrow #GeographyAtUVic #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyDepartment
#ExploreLearnGrow #GeographyAtUVic #UVic #GeoLife #GeographyDepartment
Still wondering where a degree in Geography 📍 can take you? The answer is simpler than you think!
In this edition of Beyond the Degree we chatted with Nick who explained how Geography helped prepare him for a career in the outdoors ⛺🗻
Reach out to Nick via👉 nblanco@nhcwater.com
In this edition of Beyond the Degree we chatted with Nick who explained how Geography helped prepare him for a career in the outdoors ⛺🗻
Reach out to Nick via👉 nblanco@nhcwater.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Still wondering where a degree in Geography 📍 can take you? The answer is simpler than you think!
In this edition of Beyond the Degree we chatted with Nick who explained how Geography helped prepare him for a career in the outdoors ⛺🗻
Reach out to Nick via👉 nblanco@nhcwater.com
In this edition of Beyond the Degree we chatted with Nick who explained how Geography helped prepare him for a career in the outdoors ⛺🗻
Reach out to Nick via👉 nblanco@nhcwater.com
The GECOS Lab at the UVic is seeking a motivated MSc student🌊
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in geospatial data analysis, including work with LiDAR-derived DEMs, Geomorphic Change Detection (GCD) software, and Google Earth Engine.
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in geospatial data analysis, including work with LiDAR-derived DEMs, Geomorphic Change Detection (GCD) software, and Google Earth Engine.
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The GECOS Lab at the UVic is seeking a motivated MSc student🌊
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in geospatial data analysis, including work with LiDAR-derived DEMs, Geomorphic Change Detection (GCD) software, and Google Earth Engine.
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in geospatial data analysis, including work with LiDAR-derived DEMs, Geomorphic Change Detection (GCD) software, and Google Earth Engine.
We're back with another Mapping Minds- featuring Chris Darimont🌍
Chris is well known for taking a walk on the wild side and is our go-to-guy for all things bears 🐻🐾
If it were up to Chris, he'd be suited up chasing waves 🌊on the island's most rugged breaks 🏄♂️
#GeoLife #UVic
Chris is well known for taking a walk on the wild side and is our go-to-guy for all things bears 🐻🐾
If it were up to Chris, he'd be suited up chasing waves 🌊on the island's most rugged breaks 🏄♂️
#GeoLife #UVic
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM